Remembering Queen Elizabeth: A Look Back at Her Style Over the Years
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On September 8, 2023, Queen Elizabeth II passed away at age 96. In her 70 years on the throne, Her Majesty was always well-dressed, and everything she wore had been carefully thought-out and unforgettable in its own right. Here, we look back at the late Queen's most memorable looks and how her style evolved over the years.
2022
For the final day of her Platinum Jubilee celebration, Her Majesty opted for a bright green outfit.
2022
Queen Elizabeth wore a lovely blue ensemble to kick off her Platinum Jubilee celebration at the Trooping the Colour parade.
2022
The Queen appeared in good spirits while meeting with Switzerland's President Ignazio Cassis at Windsor Castle. For the reception, she wore a flattering blue and green paisley dress and completed her look with her signature pearl necklace.
2022
During a rare outing, Her Majesty looked spring-ready in a pretty floral shift dress, which she paired with a pearl necklace, her go-to bag by Launer, and a walking stick.
2021
Queen Elizabeth brightened things up in a zesty orange hue to celebrate the Queen's Baton Relay.
2021
For her first official outing following Prince Philip's death, the Queen wore a lilac day dress under a matching coat at a scaled-back state opening of Parliament.
2020
When the Queen recorded an address to the nation amid the pandemic—her first such message, aside from her annual Christmas speech, in decades—she chose a bright green dress and turquoise brooch. Many believed she was nodding to NHS workers with her choice of dress color.
2019
The Queen arrived at the King's Lynn train station to begin her winter vacation at Sandringham, wearing a soft pink ensemble and well-paired headscarf.
2019
At a Buckingham Palace reception for the Diplomatic Corps, the Queen stunned in a white gown and emerald jewels.
2018
Queen Elizabeth arrived at St. George's Chapel for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding sporting a green coat and matching hat.
2012
The Queen donned a metallic dress and white gloves for a performance at Royal Albert Hall.
2011
Queen Elizabeth chose a lemon yellow dress and matching hat for Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding at Westminster Abbey.
2010
During her 2010 royal tour of Canada, the Queen dressed in black and white to visit the Canadian combined forces base Nova Scotia.
2008
The Queen attended a state banquet at Slovenia's Brdo Castle wearing a fur-trimmed gown.
2006
Queen Elizabeth donned a blue tunic-style dress for a party at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
2005
Queen Elizabeth left the Service of Prayer and Dedication with Prince Charles and his wife Camilla following their wedding.
1999
The British monarch chose a colorful gown to wear to the Royal Variety Performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome in 1999.
1999
Queen Elizabeth with Mr. Rhys-Jones, the father of the bride, following the wedding of Prince Edward to Sophie Rhys-Jones.
1997
The Queen visited the Golden Temple of Amritsar in India wearing an orange dress and hat.
1992
The Queen wore an embellished orange gown during her state visit to Germany with Prince Philip.
1992
During a visit to France, the Queen chose a pink and taupe outfit designed by Ian Thomas.
1988
The British monarch wore riding gear around the Windsor Horse Show.
1986
Queen Elizabeth saw the Duke and Duchess of York off following their wedding.
1983
Queen Elizabeth and Nancy Reagan arrived at a concert during the Queen's royal tour of the U.S.
1981
Queen Elizabeth attended a state banquet in Sri Lanka, wearing a dress by Sir Hardy Amies, the Kokoshnick Tiara, and Queen Victoria's Collet necklace and earrings.
1981
Queen Elizabeth arrived in at the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
1980
Queen Elizabeth wore a green coat to pose with her corgis at Sandringham.
1979
Queen Elizabeth wore white and red in Kuwait.
1979
For a safari in Zambia, the Queen dressed down.
1977
The British monarch opted for a yellow gown to attend a banquet with Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.
1976
The Queen chose a sparkling green gown (and a sparkling tiara) to see President Urho Kekkonen during a royal visit to Finland.
1975
Queen Elizabeth visited ancient ruins in Mexico wearing a floral dress.
1975
The Queen donned a yellow polka-dot dress and matching hat during her state visit to Mexico in 1975.
1974
Princess Anne and Queen Elizabeth, both in blue gowns, attended the U.K. premiere of Murder on the Orient Express.
1973
Queen Elizabeth waved to the crowd from Buckingham Palace balcony after Princess Anne's wedding to Mark Phillips.
1969
Princess Anne and Queen Elizabeth attended an event at the Hotel Imperial in Vienna.
1961
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip met with President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jackie Kennedy.
1960
Queen Elizabeth (front), the Queen Mother (right), and Prince Charles (behind his grandmother) arrived at the wedding of Prince Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones.
1958
The Queen arrived at a formal event during her tour of the Netherlands wearing a navy dress and a fur wrap.
1954
The Queen wore an emerald dress and white gloves on the balcony of Melbourne's Government House during her 1954 tour of Australia.
1954
Prince Philip and the Queen left a banquet during their 1954 tour of Australia. She wore a white lace dress, a fur wrap, and a tiara for the occasion.
1953
Queen Elizabeth at her coronation in 1953. The Queen chose Maids of Honour instead of pages to hold her train, following the precedent of Queen Victoria.
November 20, 1947
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Buckingham Palace after their wedding.
1947
The future Queen in Buckingham Palace during her engagement to Prince Philip.
1943
Princess Elizabeth wore a Girl Guide uniform.
1940
A 14-year-old Princess Elizabeth wore a patterned dress at Windsor Castle.
1937
Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) with her daughter, then-Princess Elizabeth, following the coronation of King George IV.
1935
Princess Elizabeth wore a bridesmaids dress in preparation for her uncle the Duke of Gloucester's wedding.
1930
The then-Princess wore a ruffled dress at four years old.
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